Targeted At-Home Workout Ideas to Keep You Fit and On-Track

2/05/2015

by Makeda Vaughn There are many reasons why working out at home can be more efficient (and benef...

by Makeda Vaughn

There are many reasons why working out at home can be more efficient (and beneficial) than going to the gym or exercising outdoors. The winter weather, busy schedules, and malaise caused by “that time of the month” can all make us reluctant to leave home for physical activity. However, this doesn’t mean that one cannot still work on their fitness. If you read my recent post titled “7 Fitness and Health Hacks for Busy People”, I mentioned the at-home workout as a particularly helpful hack. Well, here are some easy home workout videos targeting specific exercises or muscles groups, that you can use as a resource when your desire for exercise is at odds with your busy schedule, budget, or reluctance to leave the house.

Dance Cardio

Keaira Lashae provides a number of fun workout videos on her YouTube Channel. She also creates fitness videos for BeFiT TV. I particularly enjoy her dance workouts, as they’re a fun way to get in your dose of cardio. And once you’ve learned some of Keira’s routines, all you will need are some Afro Beats and you’ll be working up a sweat in no time!

All About the Glutes

We are officially living in the era of the “big booty,” as we were reminded numerous times in 2014. Well, it’s also nice to have firm, nicely shaped rear as well. These exercises can help you accomplish that.

Donkey kicks are performed on the floor on hands and knees. Alternate pushing each leg in the air at 90-degree angle.

Front lunges are performed by using one leg to take a large step forward and bending the back leg down while your upper body remains upright. You can also hold free weights with this exercise to add intensity.

Dumbbell squat thrusters consists of holding free weights at your shoulders (with arms bent), lowering yourself into a full-seated squat, and then standing back up while pressing weight to the sky.

Get inspired to have firm buns from Buffy the Body’s entire booty workout playlist.

Legs

You can’t deny the appeal of a lean, toned, sculpted leg. Just think about that as you’re trying to get excited for “leg day”!

Leg curls with a stability ball. While laying on the ground, place stability ball under ankles, and use your legs to roll the ball towards your butt, and back.

Perform jump squats by doing regular squats, jumping up, and then landing back into another squat. Remember to tighten your glutes and core to make the exercise even more effective.

Complete leg rotations by sitting on the floor with one leg slightly raised, moving the leg in a circular motion.